Letters

The liberal Democrats refer to themselves as progressives, but when it comes to economics they promote just the opposite.
Thanks to capitalism the USA became the most advanced civilization since the fall of Rome, yet the progressive liberals want to stifle this growth with socialism and over regulation. The thing that did the most to advance civilization was using fossil fuel for heat and energy, but the progressive Democrats are deceiving the public with the global warming scare tactics.

I support Hillary Clinton for President. Why, you might ask.
Ninety-six years ago women in this country gained the right to vote, yet representation of women in public office has been anemic. Women constitute 51% of the population and our voices and perspective need to be represented in all governmental positions, including the presidency.

It perplexes a lot of people, me included, about why many people who are struggling economically and socially vote against their own economic and social interests. It is stranger still that these same people seem to be the ones who revel in criticizing the very political party that has done the most for them. Think about it.
* If you receive or will receive Social Security benefits, you should thank the Democratic Party.

The following is a letter from the scientific community sent to Congress in June of 2016.
“We, as leaders of major scientific organizations, write to remind you of the consensus scientificview of climate change.
Observations throughout the world make it clear that climate change is occurring, and rigorous

It is ironic Rick Howell recently wrote for more gun control and this week expressed his opinion regarding a Texas abortion law.
In the first article, Howell opined the need to take away a constitutional right to bear arms purportedly to save lives, and this week applauds a court-mandated right that has left millions dead. In one instance, he demands the courts and politicians legislate morality, and in the next, condemns legislation that attempts to do just that.

Reasonable people differ on what is reasonable Based upon his June 29, 2016 op ed it appears that Mr. Howell considers universal background checks and the use of secret lists to curtail the rights of law abiding citizens as reasonable measures. I respectfully disagree.

On behalf of Bedford County Public Schools I’m writing to express gratitude to area businesses that helped make this year’s Teacher of the Year program a success. This program rewards our top educators each year and would be impossible without the support we’re provided from business owners throughout the community.

Thank God they’ve finally abolished the no texting while driving law! What an inconvenience that’s been.
And also, the old law about coming to a complete stop at a stop sign. What a couple of silly laws to have. I figured there was just not enough money in it to enforce those two laws, let alone the other stupid laws like headlights on when it is raining or no loud music within 50 feet of a business.